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AHA names top 10 heart, stroke research advances of 2016

DALLAS, Dec. 22, 2016 —The American Heart Association/American Stroke Association is featuring the top advances in heart disease and stroke research in 2016 on Heart.org. The organization has compiled an annual list of the major advances in heart disease and stroke research each year since 1996. The Top Ten are listed in no particular order. Top Ten Infographic (PDF).

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Salty Six Infographic

This is the American Heart Association's Salty Six Infographic highlighting six popular foods that can add high levels of sodium to your diet. They are bread and rolls, cold cuts, cured meat, pizza, poultry, soup, and sandwiches.